Executive Assistant Human Resources

Morgan Ryder; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Ryder is seeking an Executive Assistant & HR for a unique role blending executive support, HR and governance within a successful international manufacturing business. Based in Liverpool, the role reports to the senior leadership team and acts as a trusted partner across business operations, board activities and people processes.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, comfortable engaging with stakeholders across multiple locations, and able to manage confidential information with

Qualifications

• Experience combining executive support with HR and governance.
• Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Discretion and professionalism essential.
• Experience in HR processes and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate board and shareholder meetings.
• Prepare agendas, packs and minutes.
• Maintain governance records and compliance.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and lifecycle activities.
• Oversee HR reporting and employee data hygiene.
• Provide executive support and document management.

Skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Discretion

HR governance experience

Executive support

CIPD preferred

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Executive Assistant & HR

A unique opportunity to combine executive support, HR and governance within a successful international manufacturing business

Our client is a well-established and growing international manufacturing organisation with operations across multiple global locations. They are seeking a highly organised and proactive professional to take ownership of a varied role that combines executive support, HR and governance administration.

Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, this position offers the opportunity to become a trusted business partner, supporting key business operations, board activities and people processes across the organisation.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, stakeholder engagement and making a genuine impact within a close-knit and collaborative business environment.

The Role

Working closely with senior leaders, you will play a central role in ensuring the smooth running of HR, governance activities and executive support functions.

Key responsibilities include:

Executive & Governance Support

• Coordinating board and shareholder meetings
• Preparing agendas, meeting packs and supporting documentation
• Taking and producing accurate meeting minutes
• Tracking actions and maintaining governance records
• Supporting statutory and compliance requirements
• Coordinating documentation and approvals across international business entities
• Liaising with senior stakeholders across multiple locations

HR & People Support

• Acting as a key point of contact for HR and employee support
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle activities
• Maintaining HR records and employee data
• Assisting with performance review and probationary processes
• Supporting employee engagement initiatives
• Coordinating HR reporting and compliance activities
• Working with managers to support a positive employee experience

Business Support

• Providing executive and administrative support to senior leadership
• Managing business documentation and records
• Assisting with insurance renewals and supplier documentation
• Supporting various business improvement and administrative projects

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Experience supporting senior stakeholders
• High levels of professionalism and discretion
• Strong attention to detail
• CIPD – preferred
• Experience within HR, governance, administration or executive support environments

What's on Offer?

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus
• Diverse and highly visible role
• Direct access to senior leadership
• International business exposure
• Structured handover from a long-serving incumbent
• Opportunity to broaden HR and governance expertise
• Supportive and collaborative working culture

Why Apply?

You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution across people, governance and business operations while developing a broad and valuable skillset within a successful international organisation.